2024-25 Student Board Member Application Now Open

Applications are open for those who wish to serve as the Student Board Member for the Utah Board of Higher Education, the governing body for the Utah System of Higher Education. The Utah Legislature grants the Board power to control, manage, and supervise USHE. The student member will contribute to the Board’s major responsibilities, which… Continue Reading 2024-25 Student Board Member Application Now Open
Closed: SLCC Presidential Search Application, Position Overview

Download Position Profile Visit the Salt Lake Community College Presidential Search Website Visit AGB Search The Utah Board of Higher Education invites nominations and applications for president of Salt Lake Community College, one of 16 institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education. The president is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the… Continue Reading Closed: SLCC Presidential Search Application, Position Overview
Utah Tech University Presidential Search Committee named, public meetings announced

The Utah Board of Higher Education has named a 14-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of Utah Tech University. The committee will host three in-person public meetings on Feb. 7 – 8 to gather input from members of the Utah Tech community and the general public. The UT Presidential Search… Continue Reading Utah Tech University Presidential Search Committee named, public meetings announced
SLCC’s Presidential Search Committee Announces Three Public Meetings

The Salt Lake Community College’s (SLCC) Presidential Search Committee will host three public meetings this month to gather input from members of the SLCC community and the general public. This is an opportunity to provide input on the leadership profile, which is part of the position announcement, for the presidential search before the position is posted… Continue Reading SLCC’s Presidential Search Committee Announces Three Public Meetings
Utah Tech University’s Courtney R. White named interim president

The Utah Board of Higher Education’s Executive Committee selected Courtney R. White as interim president of Utah Tech University today to take effect on Jan. 5, 2024. The Board of Higher Education will undertake a search for a new president and begin the process of appointing a presidential search committee over the next several weeks. “Utah… Continue Reading Utah Tech University’s Courtney R. White named interim president
Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President

Salt Lake Community College announces 11-member Presidential Search Committee and upcoming public meetings. As part of its delegated duties and responsibilities, the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Board of Trustees named an 11-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of SLCC. The college is working with AGB Search, a national search firm, to… Continue Reading Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President
Utah Board of Higher Education votes to remove in-state application fees, hears community college study

The Utah Board of Higher Education convened for its two-day meeting on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. Notably, the Board voted to remove college application fees for in-state students, a move that will greatly support student access to college. The Board also unanimously passed a Resolution Establishing Expectations for Implementing Principles of… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education votes to remove in-state application fees, hears community college study
Entire public higher education system unifies to eliminate in-state college application fees moving forward

Board of Higher Education votes unanimously on the move The Utah Board of Higher Education voted today, Dec. 1, 2023, to eliminate application fees for in-state applicants moving forward, supporting its mission to equitably provide accessible, valuable, innovative, and affordable higher education for students to expand their economic mobility, enhance their cultural awareness, and improve… Continue Reading Entire public higher education system unifies to eliminate in-state college application fees moving forward
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program

Students guaranteed interview for full-time job Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, in partnership with Utah PaperBox, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City School District and Salt Lake Education Foundation, on November 9, 2023, announced a partnership expansion for the Talent Ready Apprenticeship Connection (TRAC), the state’s youth apprenticeship program.… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program
Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities

Completion of a postsecondary credential is as valuable as ever The Utah Board of Higher Education convened today in Salt Lake City. The Board notably discussed the USHE Prosperity 2020 Update Cicero Report, a common application and institutional and Board priorities, among other items. Key findings and recommendations of the USHE Prosperity report include: Value: Completion of a postsecondary credential is as valuable as ever. Postsecondary… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities